Black Ferns Beat Springbok Women 52–20 in Historic Soweto Test
By The Rugby Fan Central Team South Africa had more possession, made 37 more carries and ran for nearly 200 more metres. New Zealand still scored eight tries and won 52–20. That contrast defined a historic first Black Ferns Test on South African soil at FNB Stadium in Soweto. The Springbok Women repeatedly put New […]
Rugby This Weekend September 4-6
RFC WEEKEND GUIDE THIS WEEKEND SEPTEMBER 4–6 2026 RFC WHAT TO WATCH · WHERE TO FOLLOW · WHY IT MATTERS RUGBY THIS WEEKEND South Africa and New Zealand share the stage twice in Soweto. NIRA’s 2026 regular-season schedule moves into full swing. Australia goes after a series sweep in Mendoza, while another full Saturday of […]
Women’s Rugby Rankings Could Be Reshaped as South Africa and Fiji Chase Historic Highs
By The Rugby Fan Central Team The World Rugby Women’s Rankings could look significantly different by the end of this weekend, with South Africa and Fiji both capable of reaching record-high positions. Two women’s internationals on September 4–5 carry potentially significant rankings consequences. Japan hosts Fiji in Fukuoka on Friday, before South Africa faces New Zealand at […]